Become a steward for seasonal wildlife by stopping by the migration station!Become a steward for seasonal wildlife by stopping by the migration station!Explore the seasonal movement and diversity of species that rely on this stopover and habitat, including the seals. Learn about the environmental factors driving migration, the types of migratory species, and their roles…

Discover the history of Hempstead Lake while using a compass!Discover the history of Hempstead Lake while using a compass. Participants will have the opportunity to take one spin on our historic carousel at the end of the program.$4 per child upon arrival, $8 parking fees may be in effect.Please meet at the Environmental Education and…

Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…

The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…

The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…

Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm

Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!

A self-guided cozy nook in the greenhouse with curated books, games, and artmaking for quiet moments to enjoy with plants.

Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm

Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…

Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…

Gather around the table for collectively-crafted meals and food stories.

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Yoga in the Gallery

Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Music, movement, stories, play, and fun! A special program for our youngest visitors, held every Wednesday in Toddler Beach. Limited to 12 guests (plus 1 caregiver). Ages 6 months - 30 months Free with Museum admission, first come first served. Sign up at admission desk.

(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will get a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. Hello Winter! It is time for us to be immersed in the winter season and beyond. How do living things…

(families with children ages 4 and up) February marks the start of maple sugaring season, and we invite you to join us as we tap the Arboretum’s maple trees in preparation for this season’s sap flow. Not only will families learn the hows and whys behind tapping trees, but they will also get first-hand experience…

Mapping the Presence of the Enslaved in NYWhen we think of slavery, many of us envision rows of tiny cabins behind the big house or Africans and their descendants working in the hot sun on large cotton or sugar plantations. We think of the enslavers as the rich folks on top. These views often prevent…

Join us for Storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Watch your kids as they embark on an exciting adventure with our Storytime expert. We will introduce your little one to some of your childhood favorites, as well as read some you may have never heard before!

Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm

Join us two days a week from 10 am – 12pm for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Ms. Lisa is excited to create some…

Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

(adults, teens 12 and over w/adult) Join Woodland Horticulturist Daniel Phillips for a winter walk through the woodland. Learn the basics of winter tree identification by looking at native overstory trees and understory shrubs.  This walk will also highlight some of the ongoing woodland restoration work being done in RRA’s woodland. This program takes place…

(ages 15 and up) New Candlelight Mindfulness Yoga Class at the Arboretum! Drop-in class. More dates added! Immerse yourself in the calming embrace of yoga, set in a serene environment bathed in moonlight and gently falling snow. Led by yogi Suzanne Henry, you’ll be guided through soothing practices that enhance breathing, meditation, mindfulness, flexibility, strength,…

Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm

Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and sing-alongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers every Friday at 10:00 am. A $5 suggested donation is appreciated. Launched in 2005 by librarian and former Museum Trustee Penny Metsch, the program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis, and…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…

Music, stories, play, and activities encourage caregiver interaction.

Friday, February 28th,  4:00pm – 5:15pm  Join us for an afterschool scouting event of Maple Sugaring! You and your troop will explore the beauty of sugar maple trees and the history of maple sugaring. Afternoon activities include: Maple sugaring demonstration with a brief history of the process. How to identify a sugar maple tree with…

Join a park ranger to view the sunset from the Sandy Hook Lighthouse!Join a park ranger to explore the Sandy Hook Lighthouse after hours. 🌅We will dig into our archives to share stunning photographs and unique stories about the nation’s oldest lighthouse before ascending to watch the sunset over Sandy Hook.⚠️ Children must be 48…

The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…

The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…

Saturday, March 1st (rain date March 2nd)   Tour Times: 10:00-11:00 AM 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Looking for a super sweet activity the whole family will love? Don’t miss Van Vleck House & Gardens’ annual Maple Sugaring event! Families are invited to learn how to…

Story time- Spark children's imagination and nurture their love for reading through monthly themed picture books and read-aloud- Every Day at 10 am and 4 pm Music and Movement- Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props. -Every day at 11am and 3 pm

Saturday, March 1st (rain date March 2nd) Tour Times: 10:00-11:00 AM 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Looking for a super sweet activity the whole family will love? Don’t miss Van Vleck House & Gardens’ annual Maple Sugaring event! Families are invited to learn how to…

Explore the clues that deer leave behind!Explore the ways of the White-tailed deer. Become a deer detective and search for clues the deer have left behind.$4 cash per child upon arrival. Reservations are required for all programs. Space is limited. If you are unable to keep your reservation, please cancel so others may have the…

Experience the magic of the new White Plains Winter Village & Holiday Market! From December 11 to December 22, bring friends and family to enjoy cozy, private igloos for roasting marshmallows or playing board games, a special winter mini-golf course, and a fantastic selection of unique gifts from nearly two dozen local vendors. Each day…

Interactive class featuring puppets, musical instruments, and props.

Upcycling can be exciting!Upcycling takes old materials and transforms them into something new and better than what they were before! Upcycle a container or something you were going to recycle and create a nature themed art piece! Bring your own container or other recycled materials! $4 per person upon arrival, No parking fee is in…

Sandy Hook, seals, and a Saturday adventure... what a way to spend your weekend!Sandy Hook, seals, and a Saturday adventure... what a way to spend your weekend! ☺️🦭Join us for this captivating program where visitors will get the opportunity to learn about these fascinating marine mammals, their behaviors, and their significance to the local ecosystem…

The scare is back! Spookyfest 2024 features a VERY scary haunted woods. For the younger set, Spookyfest offers an Enchanted Walk with the new Mystical Garden, a beautiful, fanciful place. Kids will also enjoy Face Painting, The Glow Tent, Fortune Telling, Crafts and more! Meet friendly characters, and take lots of pictures. Music will fill…

The scare is back with new family friendly attractions at Spooky Fest 2024 presented by The Center for Science. Experience jump scares with zombies and scary monsters along the quarter-mile Haunted Woods Walk. Watch out for the flesh-eating dinosaurs as well. Children can explore the new Mystic Garden in the enchanted walk area for a…